Time for a Dinner Party?

The short answer is yes. But the more complicated answer has a lot more to do with your personality and what needs you need fulfilled. So find the best time and enjoy the company of others before it’s too late.

 

  • When was the last time you had someone over?
    • If the answer is anything more than a month you are probably not socializing enough. You don’t necessarily need to have one at your house per se but socializing is a necessity for humans.
  • How clean is your house?
    • Odd question? yes. Dinner parties serve as fantastic way to keep your house clean. Because most of us want to make good impressions, we generally do a deep clean come party time.
  • Is your life too scheduled?
    • Avoid getting in the rut of normality. Normal isn’t a bad thing, but for a lifetime it can be horrible. It is fun throwing a wrench into the machine every now and then that offers excitement and entertainment.
  • Where are your friends?
    • You can’t blame lack of friendship on anyone but yourself. Be proactive and go and get um. A house party is a simple way of getting to know new people.

The answer to these questions seems simple but requires practice on your part. This will make life fun and give you a brief rest from normalcy and a chance to open your home to new people.

Cool Bathroom Ideas

Most bathrooms look the same. No one wants to have the exact same set up as another person. Most homes consist of sink, bathtub, shower, and toilet without any real pizazz. Here are couple ideas that you might like putting in your own home to make your bathroom the talk of the town.

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  • Putting the bathtub in the middle of the room is something new and makes it the most important part of the bathroom and gives it a stoic elegance.

 

  • Subway Tile

 

  • -industrial-bathroomThis tile will give a very urban feel and you can choose whatever color of tile you want.

 

  • Floor to ceiling mirror
    • You can see everything. It really opens up the room and can be a fun way of showing off to friends.

 

  • White walls and Wood

 

  • This is a common design in most spas. This way you will feel like you are entering a spa everyday and perhaps get a little relaxation from it.

 

  • Open Bathroom

 

  • There is a lot of space and the lack of clutter gives more room for other things that you would like to put in the bathroom. There will always be room for whoever.

 

  • Multiple Shower Heads

 

  • listing_35Why? Why not? It is something that is fun. Anything out of the ordinary is something you don’t understand until you actually try it.

Things to do: St. George

St. George is full of beauty and an extremely rich history. From the prehistoric times, to the wild west, to now. Even though you may be a resident or just touring there is always something that you probably haven’t seen. These are just a few of the great things you can do.

  • Zion National Park

 

  • Beautiful red rocks, and scenic views. This is an amazing stop that you have to make. Millions of years in the making for you to view today.

 

  • Dinosaur Museum

 

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  • St. George has an abundance of dinosaur history and they show it off at their dinosaur museum. Similar to Zion’s the museum gives you a look into the past nearly 300 million years ago.

 

  • Tuacahn Amphitheater

 

 

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  • A nice relaxing night outside is only amplified by the great shows at Tuacahn. Not only are there great actors, but they have a great staff, and production value.
  • Air Tours

 

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  • View St. George from above in a helicopter or hot air balloon. Being in the air to see the great vast nature of St. George is an absolute must.
  • Outdoor Sports

 

 

 

 

  • Hiking, riding, cycling, water sports, you name ibiket you can do it here. With the nice warm climate that we enjoy there is always something to do outside and the water is always refreshing.

 

 

 

  • Historical Sites

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  • There are various different historical sites like Brigham Young’s winter home, Daughters of Utah Pioneers, or the Zion History Museum will teach you a little more about our rich history.

How to Design Your Dream Home: Part 1

We live in a time of ease and personalization. We can basically get whatever we want when we want if we can afford it. There are so many homes out there that have parts of perfection, but none that are perfect. When designing a home it is important to do what you want so you can be happy. In part one we will discuss how to get ideas for designing your dream home.

1.Dream Big.

sunThis is all about you and what you want. Don’t start thinking about the costs of materials, the land, or any other tangible thing. Get lost in your own thoughts and the things that you will want in your dream home. ANYTHING GOES! Don’t get bogged down in impossibility, because dreams don’t deal with the impossible.

  1. Visit Different Neighborhoodsmap

They say that imitation is the highest form of flattery, but you aren’t here to flatter anyone! Remember this is for you. Going to other neighborhoods will show you what you love and what you hate. Paint jobs, design plans, and even the type of landscaping you would like. Don’t copy, reinvent.

  1. Attend open houseshome for sale

This is a great way to see the interior of homes; carpets, room arrangements, bathrooms etc. This is one way of seeing if what you have been thinking about doing is possible. Because of you see it in a home than it possible to do. (Remember the one restriction is that you must be in compliance with home building laws.

  1. Take Some Selfies

forWhen we say selfie we mean… the house by itself. The brain doesn’t remember things exactly how we first saw them the first time, but photos seem to remind of us of the truth. This will be an integral part of the first phase of home design because it starts to make the dream a reality and will help when part two begins.

 

5 Keys to a killer end of summer BBQ

1. Food- This normally goes without saying but no matter how much all of your friends love you, they want some tasty food. It is important to cater to all of the many different types of tastes out there.food

 

a. Fresh grilled vegetables are a great substitute for those friends who don’t necessarily eat meat.

b. Don’t forget to cook the meat at room temperature for optimum flavor
c. Dry rub is best but don’t massage the meat too much, the meats pours will naturally pull in the flavor
d. Variety, variety, variety. Don’t just do the normal hamburgers and hot dogs. Test your boundaries
2. Family and Friends- Sometimes one of the most difficult part of the BBQ is intermingling friends who have never met each other before.

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a. Keep it small or make it big. The less people there are the more control you can have over the conversation. Whereas making it big creates the likelihood that that there is someone there for everyone.

b. Have activities. This forces people to get to know each other in an none intimidating way.
3. Drink- it is gonna be hot, so make sure that everyone is staying hydrated while enjoying drinks that match the level of your food.

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a. Water. Provide copious amounts of water to offset the high sugar and sodium levels that other drinks have.
b. Ice. People love cool drinks and if you are throwing a party the last thing you want to do is run out of food or ice.
c. Selection. Make sure people have lots of different things to choose from. Soda, lemonade, water, and anything new and inventive.
4. Temperature – the hottest time of day is between 3PM-5PM, so decide what kind of party you want to have.pool-

a. Water Party – if you have a pool do it during those hot times of day and provide lots of shade for those who don’t want to get in the water.
b. Casual BBQ – Have it later in the day maybe around 6 (people won’t show up until 6:30-7) the sun will be setting and interfere less with BBQ.
5. Ence Home- location is everything. A lot of topics of conversation revolve around the house hosting the BBQ. If you want something you can be proud to talk about choose an Ence Home.

 

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3 tips for choosing paint colors for your home

We know that choosing a paint color or even paint colors can be a difficult task. However, we are here to tell you this process can be a little easier when you are aware of these painting tips.

Experiment with colors

So you have finally decided to change up the color scheme in your home. The best thing to do at this point is to try out different colors. All you have to do is dab a little paint on the wall and decide if you are happy with it. If you are not happy with the color, you know to move on to something else.

red-rmDon’t forget about the lighting.

Did you know natural daylight on paint will show the truest color? Most people forget that lighting plays a factor when choosing paint colors.

Consider the other roomslight-room

When you have narrowed your color choices down, tape them on the wall and leave the room. Does your paint chip color compliment the colors in the other rooms? If it does, then you can move forward from there.

roomWell there you have it. We hope this post was helpful. If you would like to build a custom home in southern Utah, please contact Ence Homes and one of our associates would be happy to give you more information.

3 tips for choosing paint colors for your home

We know that choosing a paint color or even paint colors can be a difficult task. However, we are here to tell you this process can be a little easier when you are aware of these painting tips.

Experiment with colors

So you have finally decided to change up the color scheme in your home. The best thing to do at this point is to try out different colors. All you have to do is dab a little paint on the wall and decide if you are happy with it. If you are not happy with the color, you know to move on to something else.

Don’t forget about the lighting.

Did you know natural daylight on paint will show the truest color? Most people forget that lighting plays a factor when choosing paint colors.

Consider the other rooms

When you have narrowed your color choices down, tape them on the wall and leave the room. Does your paint chip color compliment the colors in the other rooms? If it does, then you can move forward from there.

Well there you have it. We hope this post was helpful. If you would like to build a custom home in southern Utah, please contact Ence Homes and one of our associates would be happy to give you more information.

Fun Summer Activities for Kids at home

The kids are out for the summer and you’re looking for ways to keep them busy over break. Though they have chores to do and summer homework and reading assignments to complete, they should have some fun, right? Here are six pleasurable activities for your kids to enjoy at your new home in St. George.

  1. Have your aspiring horticulturalists make a potted plant with their favorite flower or veggie to water, nurture and watch grow all summer long. It’ll also help them be responsible.
  1. Invite your kid’s friends over for a backyard camp out. You can help them pitch their tent while setting the ground rules for the night. They can try to catch lightning bugs and make S’mores in your fire pit, with your supervision of course. They’re sure to have a good time staying up all night telling stories and having fun inside the tent.
  1. Encourage your kids to stay fit during the summer by turning your new home in St. George backyard into a play land. A tree swing is sure to keep them busy all summer long while running through a sprinkler or down a water slide will help them cool down from the summer heat.
  1. For bragging rights amongst siblings, set up a friendly tournament or challenge with their favorite video games and board games.
  1. Plan a night outside to stargaze. This is perfect for parents with elementary and middle school-aged children to teach them about the solar system in a fun way. Turn it into a neighborhood event by inviting your fellow Ence Homes neighbors over for some BBQ and then an evening of stargazing.
  1. Take an arts and crafts project to a higher level. Help your kids put together a bird feeder. This is sure to keep them occupied for hours. After it’s decorated and the feeder is filled with seeds, hang it up in your backyard. We suggest placing it in an area that’s easy to see from your new home in St. George. This is one summer activity that you and your family can enjoy throughout the year as the birds come to visit and eat the seeds you’ve put out for them.

Fun ways to celebrate Mother’s Day 5/13

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 13th. It’s a day set aside to honor and celebrate mothers. If you haven’t figure out what you’re doing yet, here are ten fun ways to celebrate Mom on her special day.

  1. Celebrate Mom with a bouquet or arrangement of her favorite flowers. She can wake up to these colorful, fresh and fabulous flowers in her master bedroom.
  2. Give Mom a helping hand and the day off by cleaning up and organizing around the house.
  3. Complete a project around your new homes in St. George, UT residence that Mom has been waiting for you to get to.
  4. Forget about making brunch or dinner reservations. With the help of your kids, cook up a lovely brunch or dinner for Mom with a side of love. Make it a family affair by inviting over all the special women in your life for a home cooked gourmet meal.
  5. Take Mom to the local gardening store to pick up her favorite plants and flowers to plant around your home.
  6. Dust off those bikes that have been in your new homes in St. George, UT garage all winter and take the family on a bike ride around your neighborhood.
  7. Create a video or a song with your kids expressing how much Mom means to your family.
  8. If Mom loves to get down, give her a gift certificate to a dance studio for ballroom dancing or salsa dancing lessons.
  9. Design a homemade arts and crafts project for Mom filled with pictures and other designs that she can use as decorations.
  10. Throw Mom a surprise Mother’s Day party at your new homes in St. George, UT house. There’s enough space inside and out to celebrate Mom with her favorite music, food and games on her special day.

Spring is Here in St George UT

Spring is officially here. As you trade in the cooler weather for warmer weather and swap out your heavier coats for lighter jackets, your home also needs to be ready for the temperature changes. Here’s what you need to know in order to prepare your new homes in St. George, UT house for warmer weather.1. Set your thermostat to 78° or higher while you’re home and 85° or off if you’re away from home. This will help save your money on your cooling bill.
2. Turn your ceiling fans to spin counter clockwise to help move the air around.
3. Tend to your lawn and garden. Remove weeds that have grown, plant your flowers and vegetables.
4. Examine your roof for rain and snow damage.
5. Go around your house (inside and out) to see if anything needs to be replaced or repaired.
6. Change your heavier winter bedding to lighter springtime bedding.
7. Clear out your closets at your new homes in St. George, UT to make room for your spring and summer wear. Store any winter clothes you plan to wear next season and get rid of items you no longer need or want. This will help keep your his and her walk-in closets, kids closets and additional closets organized.
8. Wash and dry full loads of laundry or if you have to wash smaller loads change settings of the water level to conserve power.
9. Clean the lint screen in your dryer after every load for better air circulation and to reduce the chance of a fire.
10. Air-dry the dishes in your dishwasher to eliminate some heat in your homes in St. George, Ence move-in ready homes.
11. Give your refrigerator, freezer, cabinets and walk-in pantry a good cleaning. Check expiration dates on you food and chuck out anything that has expired. Think about donating any non-perishable goods to food banks or homeless shelters.
12. Tidy up your new homes in St. George, UT garage and stock it with everything you’ll need for spring and summer like fishing gear, golfing clubs, recreational vehicles and camping gear.